September 2009 - Southern Hemisphere- Spring

[Giles]

Dear Bill,
Absolutely amazing.....

[galahad]

Bill has been an advocate for Tecophilaea in New Zealand.  His passion for them is evident in the photos below

Plus his mini daffs are very cool

[arillady]

Heck Bill you have the Tecophilaea bug really bad - what 'a glad to be alive' sight and to know that you are saving these endangered plants must be so heartwarming.

[mark smyth]

OMG 
You must be the happiest person on earth when you look at that sea of blue

[Ragged Robin]

Tecophilaea's of course are always much admired when flowering en masse, a sight never
to be forgotten.

Bill, thank you for such an amazing sight, these wonderful coloured Tecophilaea certainly know how to show themselves off to best effect and are obviously given 5 star treatment by you 

[David Nicholson]

WOW!!!!

[Rogan]

"Bill, thank you for such an amazing sight"

Truly amazing...

I cherish the 20 seedlings (now approx. 10cm high) that I have grown from seed and hope one day (soon!) to have a small patch of blue "heaven" just like that 

[Rogan]

A few more jewels from Eclectica:

Geissorhiza radians - this has to be the most beautiful flower in the world   

Cyclamen coum - oh, no not again!   

Cyclamen persicum - my little volunteer...

Tropaeolum hookerianum austropurpureum - I had to put this one in - again   

Paeonia rockii (?) - never thought I could grow this one in my climate - from seed nogal;

And a miscellaneous Polyanthus cultivar.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

I can only join a lot of the previous posters !

a truly amazing sight Bill !!!!! 

[fleurbleue]

Hi all,
Nice to see springtime flowers in fall  , and someones unknown 
Cheers

[Maggi Young]

Sorry folks, no profile mug shot of myself yet, will work on that.
Maggi has send me some instruction, will try soon.
Bill

 Hey, you did it! Hello, Bill.... so much nicer to see you!!
 M

[Tecophilaea King]

Hi John, when it comes to storing the Tecophilaea corms/bubs during the winter, the short answer is very carefully.
After flowering, I usually gradually reduce the watering, to allow the bulbs to go completely dormant.
You can either store them dry (95% dry) in their own containers in a cool, dry, frost-free location, or like I do dig them up and again store them in the same cool, dry, frost-free spot.
Watch out for rats and mice, I use rat bait.
Trust this was helpful. 

[Tecophilaea King]

Troaeolum:this beautiful genus contains many species from South America.
Many species make atractive climbers and others can be used in the garden or in cotainers.
They require good drainage and tolerate full sun or partial shade.
Enjoy.

[Tecophilaea King]

Can someone please tell me what all those stars in the profile are all about?
Could I perhaps bribe admin or Maggi  with some Tecophilaea or Tropaeolum corm/bulbs
Was worth trying 

[Diane Clement]

Can someone please tell me what all those stars in the profile are all about?
Could I perhaps bribe admin or Maggi   with some Tecophilaea or Tropaeolum corm/bulbs
Was worth trying      

Keep posting lots more lovely pix, Bill, and the stars will increase.